Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Maharashtra Pledges Safer, Smarter Boiler Industry Growth
Maharashtra’s government says it wants boilers to be safer and work better.
Boilers are used in many industries, including power, textiles and food processing.
Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said companies should use technology to spot problems before equipment breaks.
He also announced plans for a training centre in Nagpur that could become a Centre of Excellence.
The centre is intended to help people learn skills needed in the boiler industry.
Textile Minister Sanjay Savkare said companies should follow technical rules when making and testing boilers.
These announcements were made at Boiler India 2026, an industry event in Navi Mumbai.
The event brought together about 246 exhibitors from India and other countries.
Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said Maharashtra would strengthen boiler safety, technology, workforce skills and industry support.
He urged industry leaders to use artificial intelligence for predictive maintenance and announced a planned skill centre in Nagpur.
The state plans to develop the Nagpur centre into a Centre of Excellence for boiler-sector skills.
Textile Minister Sanjay Savkare called for strict technical standards throughout boiler manufacturing and testing.
Boiler India 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre featured around 246 national and international exhibitors.
- Who
- Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar, Textile Minister Sanjay Savkare and participants in the boiler industry.
- What
- The state government outlined plans to strengthen boiler safety, technology, skill development and industry support.
- When
- At the inauguration of Boiler India 2026; the article does not give a specific date.
- Where
- CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To improve boiler safety and efficiency, develop skilled workers, encourage technological advancement and support industrial productivity.
- Event
- Boiler India 2026, an international workshop, seminar and exhibition.
- Organizer
- Directorate of Steam Boilers under Maharashtra’s Department of Labour.
- Venue
- CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
- Exhibitors
- Around 246 national and international exhibitors.
- Planned training facility
- A Skill Development Centre in Nagpur, planned for development into a Centre of Excellence.
- Department ranking
- The Directorate of Steam Boilers ranked fourth out of 68 state departments under the government’s 150-Day Action Programme, according to Fundkar.